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Is it Worth it to Have the Caterers Help During Your Party? Yes!

Posted on June 30, 2013 by admin

So you have a big event coming up that you have been put in charge of organizing. You have ordered all the invitations, ordered the party favors, figured out decorations such as flowers and balloons, and have been maintaining your RSVP list everyday. The last part you need to take care of is the food. Since you are hosting the event at your house, cooking the food yourself is definitely an option. The other option is to have the party catered, which is highly recommended. When you call the caterer, you will discuss many things. You will discuss the type…

Ideas for Hosting a Charming Back Yard Graduation Party

Posted on April 26, 2013 by admin

You have probably said it over a hundred times this year. You can’t believe your “baby” is graduating! You want to make it as special as possible, so you decide to host a graduation party in your back yard. Backyard parties can be beautiful, charming, and more intimate than renting a space at a restaurant. You can really go all out by renting a big tent with lots of tables and chairs. Or you can save the money from the tent and decorate your back yard in a way that will have your guests talking. No matter how much or…

Easter is a Great Time to Entertain Family and Friends, but Why the Egg?

Posted on March 30, 2013 by admin

Whether you are Christian or not, Easter has become a holiday that encompasses much more than religion. Eggs and the Easter bunny actually don’t have anything to do with Christianity at all. In fact, the term Easter is thought to have been derived from the name of a Germanic pagan goddess, Eostre. Feasts honoring this goddess of fertility were held in the spring by Saxons, far before Christianity existed. However, centuries later, many Saxons converted to Christianity. The melding of Christians and Saxons brought together the religious celebration with the concept of spring and fertility. The Easter egg has…

Watch Out For This 1920’s Wedding Trend That Is Inspired By…

Posted on February 27, 2013 by admin

The Roaring 20’s are here and in full swing! Especially with The Great Gatsby coming out in theatre this May, it seems to be one of the most popular wedding themes this season. Through the glitz and the glam it’s utterly irresistible and will wow your wedding guests with the classy, elegant theme. For engaged couples looking for something unique and memorable can decorate the ballroom to resemble the era with chandeliers and flapper accessories. It will be sure to deliver a decadent evening with a modern twist on the 20’s style trends that have been making way this 2013…

2 Ideas For Valentine’s Day 2013

Posted on January 17, 2013 by admin

Valentine’s Day is often thought as being one of the most romantic days of the year, so it is common that each couple would want to celebrate this holiday in a unique way. Valentine’s Day should be remarkable, and it should leave an impression in the mind of your loved that can only be forgotten with an even better Valentine’s Day the following year. In order to make this Valentine’s Day a success, us here are Village Catering, your humble Philadelphia caterers, are happy to offer these 2 ideas to help make the day that much more special! The first…

Ideas For Hosting a New Year’s Party

Posted on December 31, 2012 by admin

New Year’s Eve is the time to host a relatively low-key affair, especially if your guest list includes an older crowd wanting a more relaxed scene. Consider the following suggestions as you begin to prepare your end of the year party. -Begin by choosing a color theme to decorate for the occasion. You may also use your Christmas ornaments as decorations. Another great color scheme is black and white, but add a pop color to keep things looking festive. -Add some creativity to plain foods. For example, make pretzels and chips look chic by putting them in a nice bowl,…

Our Latest Testimonial From Michael J DeLaurentis, President, Susanna DeLaurentis Charitable Foundation

Posted on December 10, 2012 by admin

“Village Catering is unlike any other catering service in the Delaware Valley. On two occasions with impossibly short notice, Alan and the Village Catering staff have come to my rescue and delivered outstanding food and superlative service – friendly, efficient, courteous, helpful. Working with Alan takes a huge central element of stress — food and drink — out of my event planning. There’s no reason to go anywhere else. The perennial best of Philly in my opinion.” -Michael J DeLaurentis, President, Susanna DeLaurentis Charitable Foundation

Our Latest Testimonial From Nancy Resnick On Their Thanksgiving Dinner From Village Catering!

Posted on December 3, 2012 by admin

To everyone at Village Catering: We can’t thank you enough for making our Thanksgiving dinner so fabulous! The food was just delicious, from the turkey, to the gravy and the mashed and sweet potatoes! You made my dinner easy to serve and wonderful to eat. This was by far the best Thanksgiving meal I have ever served! We will see you again for our next event, for sure! -Nancy Resnick

Things To Keep In Mind For Your Company Holiday Party This Year.

Posted on November 28, 2012October 3, 2022 by admin

Every year companies try and put together a holiday party for its employees to show that they are not only there for work but also to show they enjoy spending time with each other apart from work during the holidays. It is a nice way for a company to show its employees that they are appreciated for all that they do. I have done some research and found some things that you might want to keep in mind to make sure your company party is a success. *Put a budget in place and stick to it: Employees have worked hard…

Baby Shower Catering Ideas

Posted on October 26, 2012 by admin

Hiring a caterer for a baby shower can make planning for a party much easier, especially if you know your budget and menu preference. Baby showers are highly social events that require finger foods that can move around the room with the guest. Baby Themed Shower Menu Ask the caterer to provide fruit babies consisting of melon ball baby heads with frosting dotted eyes secured to strawberry bodies with toothpicks. You can also serve cheesy meatballs speared with colorful toothpicks. Provide a rattle for accent and rubber duck-shaped pineapple. Bottle shaped turkey finger sandwiches and baby shaped cookies completes theme….